StrongView Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've held out for some time, but eventually caved and went with my wife and daughter to the Safari Park (drive through zoo) @ Safari World. As I've heard previously, the animals are in bad shape (open, bloody wounds; some limping; many look less than healthy). It got me thinking, I would love to take my family to a proper animal sanctuary (or similar establishment) that treated the animals well, and gave my daughter the opportunity to see (and possibly pet) some animals. Does anyone know of such a place in the Bangkok area? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi is in fact taking care of numerous animals (deer etc.) which seem to be healthy and that you can pet. But this place has a bad reputation for the show around the tigers, so not sure if it's what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongView Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for the feedback, but the Tiger Temple is definitely not what I'm looking for. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=195843 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singa-traz Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Chok Chai Farm is great for the kids, but maybe a bit too far for a one day trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongView Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks. About how far is it from BKK (time)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singa-traz Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would say about 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markuk Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 chok chai is fine for a day trip. I didnt realize safari world was so bad, last time i was there - 2 years or so ago it was ok for thailand. There is also a zoo / park on the road just before pattaya, not sure of the name that used to be fairly ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfr Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The Dusit Zoo is not bad. We have gone several times and seen lots of interesting animals. Kids love it. I recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I've held out for some time, but eventually caved and went with my wife and daughter to the Safari Park (drive through zoo) @ Safari World. As I've heard previously, the animals are in bad shape (open, bloody wounds; some limping; many look less than healthy). It got me thinking, I would love to take my family to a proper animal sanctuary (or similar establishment) that treated the animals well, and gave my daughter the opportunity to see (and possibly pet) some animals. Does anyone know of such a place in the Bangkok area? Thanks! I've been to Safari World many times, and while some animals may appear a bit bored and/or waiting for their next meal, aside from ostrich's losing their feathers (which seems common in captivity), can't say i've ever seen anything approaching "animals are in bad shape (open, bloody wounds; some limping; many look less than healthy)"! My kinds always enjoy the drive through, and the main park is very big and has something for most people (i actually thought the zoo was quite good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engrin Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Kao Keaw Zoo is great. The animals are healthy and have lots of room to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvafern Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I've held out for some time, but eventually caved and went with my wife and daughter to the Safari Park (drive through zoo) @ Safari World. As I've heard previously, the animals are in bad shape (open, bloody wounds; some limping; many look less than healthy). It got me thinking, I would love to take my family to a proper animal sanctuary (or similar establishment) that treated the animals well, and gave my daughter the opportunity to see (and possibly pet) some animals. Does anyone know of such a place in the Bangkok area? Thanks! I've been to Safari World many times, and while some animals may appear a bit bored and/or waiting for their next meal, aside from ostrich's losing their feathers (which seems common in captivity), can't say i've ever seen anything approaching "animals are in bad shape (open, bloody wounds; some limping; many look less than healthy)"! My kinds always enjoy the drive through, and the main park is very big and has something for most people (i actually thought the zoo was quite good). I last went in February and didn't see any animals with open, bloody wounds, limping or anything even close to it. My son loves it as do all my friends' kids. Will be going again this week. Since the renovations there is many excellent exhibits inside the park which look very well kept and the animals are seem healthy. (e.g. mini world - or is it micro-world? - giraffe feeding area, walruses, etc. Also, I was at the tiger temple yesterday and did not think it was anywhere near as bad as what people are saying in the thread linked above. Since I last went 18 months ago there have been a lot of developments (admittedly with still a lot to go) and the tigers looked healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakatee Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Khao Kheow Open Zoo Sri Racha, very nice! Many animals very approachable to feed them and your children will also love the ride around in the golf carts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongView Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks to all for the help. I did a Google search and found the link for the Khao Kheow Open Zoo: http://www.kkopenzoo.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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